Homemade Sunscreen
A few years ago I started hearing statements from random places that perhaps sunscreen caused more cancer than it prevented, so of course I started choosing to put a hat on my children (when they...
View ArticleBath Bombs
-By Ivie DotsonI am one of those people who fears “Sodium Lauryl Sulfate”. I won’t go into all the reasons and ways I avoid this chemical, here, so suffice it to say, I don’t like it in my shampoo,...
View ArticleBandana Shirt
For Independence Day, I wanted to make something fun for my daughter to wear. I like bandanas, and thought it would be fun to create a casual shirt with red and blue. I want to clarify, I am anything...
View ArticleGreat Toys
Great ToysI have a love hate relationship with toys. Most often I really hate them, but the love part shows up on Christmas (and birthdays) when I start thumbing through catalogs and I see so many...
View Article2015 Primary Study Guide
After serving in the primary for 7 years I was more than happy to head back to big kid church, but there are some things I miss desperately. I miss listening to 3 year olds pray. I miss the 7 year olds...
View ArticleHairdo's for Thin Hair
Easy Hairdo's for Girls with Thin Hair There are somethings about being a girl that I’m just not good at, picking out clothes to wear is probably the biggest and most frustrating but combing long hair...
View ArticleAvoiding Entitlement
Why your 8 year old should have a checking account.Does any of this sound familiar? At the Store:“Mom, I want a toy”Driving down the Road:“Mom, I want to stop and buy a treat”At the dinner table:“Mom,...
View Article11 Gifts You Won't Find On The Toy Isle
11 Gifts for Kids that You Won’t Find on the Toy Isle I’m tired of toys. Have you ever noticed that kids often play with random household objects more than they play with the stuff you buy them? I have...
View ArticleWhen School Brings Tears
Kindergarten moms: Toughen UP!!Today I took Child number 3 to his first day of kindergarten. As we have been faithfully counting down the days I have had many people ask me how I feel about sending him...
View ArticleHow to Keep Toys from Taking Over Your Life
I’m no child therapist, nor am I a professional educator, but I do have 4 kids of my own and I have seen very clearly the stress that comes from having too many toys, as well as the good that comes...
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